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Gilkerson Name Meaning

Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Chrìosd ‘son of Gille Chrìosd' (see Gilchrist ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gilkeson, Giberson, Wilkenson, Nickelson, Jimmerson, Hickerson

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Where is the Gilkerson family from?

You can see how Gilkerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilkerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilkerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Gilkerson families living in Manitoba. This was about 45% of all the recorded Gilkerson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gilkerson families in 1911.
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What did your Gilkerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilkerson. 22% of Gilkerson men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Gilkerson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilkerson were Clerk and Maid. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Saleswoman
    9%
  • Housework
    7%
  • Maid
    7%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Gilkerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilkerson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 289 immigration records available for the last name Gilkerson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gilkerson. For the veterans among your Gilkerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilkerson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gilkerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gilkerson in 1954 was 40, and 65 in 2004.

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